Marilyn T. O'Brien
Artist's Biography
Born and raised in Millis, Massachusetts. After marriage in 1974, moved to California and became interested in Tole' painting. Eventually, relocated to Eugene, Oregon in 1980 and devoted time to raising a family (two children) and working for the Eugene School District.
Having always been interested in watercolors as a medium, in 2001 took advantage to attend watercolor classes with Ellen Gabehart and Richard Quigley. In the fall of 2002, began taking classes with Lavonne Tarbox-Crone and still attend her classes on a regular basis. Also, have taken two week-long workshops with Judy Morris in March of 2004 and March of 2005.
Galleries and Associations
Member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon (2004) and the Emerald Empire Art Association (2005).
Exhibits
Watercolor Society of Oregon's 40th Annual Transparent Watercolor Exhibition in Roseburg, Oregon (2005), the 41st Annual Aqueous Media Exhibition in Tualatin, Oregon (2006), the 42nd Annual Transparent Watercolor Exhibition in Prineville, Oregon (2007), and the Springfield Mayor's Art Show, October 2007.
Interests and Hobbies
Golfing, reading and sewing. |
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